News Releases

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Sep 5, 2017, 9:00 AM
I urge you to take action on this critical matter and contact your representatives in Congress
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Aug 31, 2017, 12:00 PM
At the request of Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, a collection to assist relief efforts in states ravaged by Hurricane Harvey will be taken up at all Masses on the weekend of September 9-10 in parishes throughout the 14-county Diocese of Albany... Read More
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Aug 29, 2017, 12:00 PM
“Communicating the Joy of the Gospel: Reaching the Occasional Catholic” will be the theme of this year’s Autumn Gathering featuring Bishop Christopher Coyne of Burlington, Vermont, as the keynote speaker on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m... Read More
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Aug 13, 2017, 6:00 PM
The following is a statement by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany: “The dignity of every human person without exception, from conception to natural death... Read More
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Aug 4, 2017, 12:00 PM
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger has announced the following pastoral and administrative assignments... Read More
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Jun 30, 2017, 12:00 PM
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger has announced the following administrative and pastoral appointments... Read More
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Jun 30, 2017, 12:00 PM
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger has announced a new diocesan position that will focus on assisting families and parishes throughout the Diocese of Albany with their evangelization efforts... Read More
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Jun 2, 2017, 12:00 PM
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger has announced the following pastoral and administrative assignments... Read More
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May 23, 2017, 12:00 PM
A backdoor attempt at abortion expansion by the Cuomo administration was challenged in court today by counsel representing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany and other plaintiffs. The Diocese initiated the lawsuit last year in New York State Supreme Court... Read More
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May 17, 2017, 12:00 PM
A former national guard member, the CEO of a non-profit, a software engineer, and a naturalized citizen of the United States all have one thing in common: each will be ordained to the diaconate... Read More